F--Hazard Tree Pruning for Fruita District - CARE

This contract encompasses hazardous tree pruning, removal, and stump grinding services within the Fruita Historic District of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, requiring the contractor to manage 44 identified trees across three core tasks: pruning deadwood greater than three inches in diameter back to living junctions, removing ten full trees, and grinding a total of 45 stumps—comprising both new and existing stumps—to a minimum depth of six inches below grade. Site restoration is a critical requirement, including backfilling excavated areas with weed-free topsoil, reseeding at a rate of one pound of pure live seed per 250 square feet, and manually raking vehicle tracks to restore natural contours. All debris, including limbs, trunks, and wood chips, must be hauled off-site, and all work must adhere to industry-standard arborist practices. The project has a defined performance period from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026, with completion expected no later than three weeks after the agreed-upon start date, and delivery is FOB destination by August 31, 2026. The solicitation is a firm-fixed price commercial contract issued under Standard Form SF18 as a Request for Quote, with an award anticipated on or before May 31, 2026. The contract is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million, requiring all offerors to have an active Small Business registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the time of submission, award, and throughout contract performance. Proposals must be submitted via email to Billie Thomas by 11:00 AM Mountain Time on May 26, 2026, and must include a completed quote submittal checklist, signed amendments, price schedule, technical questionnaire demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Work, detailed documentation of three prior similar projects within the last five years, and all required FAR representations and certifications. Key compliance areas include adherence to service contract labor standards with wage determination conformance for unlisted classifications, submission of proposed rates within 30 days of employing unlisted workers, provision of all required safety equipment and personal protective equipment, immediate reporting of any spills to park staff, and coordination with National Park Service representatives for access, road closures,